Brad Kissler
Principal Architect
When we think about the educational facilities of the next century and beyond, the conversation turns to collaborative spaces. We imagine spaces that are both …
K12 Architecture
Designed For Modern
Students
specialty / k12
The landscape of K12 design has become increasingly dynamic. Our core approach to K12 is to focus on designs that directly improve the educational experience for both students and teachers, while working in harmony with your approach to education.
Specialty / K12
our
approach
Learning your educational needs is the foundation of our approach. Our unique design philosophy we call Upward Thinking, enables a student-first mentality for K12 schools and helps us deliver on the promise to create a better experience for students and staff.
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curriculum
based
based
We Listen to Your
Educational Approach
Understanding your approach to education is our top priority at the beginning of the design process. We seek to discover and understand your educational outcomes to ensure that your desired curriculum needs are met within your future space.
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capacity
based
based
We Look at the
Facts
We confirm your capacity needs by looking to other school districts of similar size. We analyze everything from enrollment trends to square footage per student ratios and often find that it’s feasible to average 25% less space per student!
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current
conditions
conditions
We Look at Your
Situation
We analyze the current conditions of your district including the useful lifespan of your buildings and active space utilization. In preliminary reviews, we’ve found that simply reallocating the use of your space can solve a lot of problems!
k12
leadership
the way
we work
We value input from school staff, administration, students and community
Our collaborative process with your educational professionals and students helps us determine the right pedagogical method. We know that your students are the heartbeat of your school and your student body culture is something that makes your school unique. That’s why we see no substitute for receiving input directly from students. The insight into their needs is invaluable and helps us to design spaces specifically with your students in mind.
k12
thoughts
Take a moment to step back from your personal role in the K12 process and put yourself in the position of the learner. How would …
Designing a new school building in the 21st century is a unique process. New schools must be designed to meet an increasingly expansive range of …
